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Missing in South Georgia: Brandon Helms disappeared 10 years ago, one week before Christmas
Missing in South Georgia: Brandon Helms disappeared 10 years ago, one week before Christmas
LAKELAND Ga WALB - A South Georgia mother is preparing to spend another Christmas season w... More

12/15/2025

Sub-Freezing nights ahead.
Sub-Freezing nights ahead.
ALBANY Ga WALB - We begin this week with the coldest nights of the season so far Tonight t... More

12/14/2025

$40,000 earmarked for DOCO 8th Graders; families say they’re ‘eternally grateful.’
$40,000 earmarked for DOCO 8th Graders; families say they’re ‘eternally grateful.’
ALBANY Ga WALB - A momentous day unfolded for several local families as promising 8th-grad... More

12/14/2025

This Day in History: December 13, 1858, the creation of Echols County
This Day in History: December 13, 1858, the creation of Echols County
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/14/2025

Dawson Police Department in search of two individuals who burglarized a smoke shop
Dawson Police Department in search of two individuals who burglarized a smoke shop
DAWSON Ga WALB - The Dawson Police Department posted on their Facebook page seeking help t... More

12/14/2025

South GA Show choir spreads holiday cheer to assisted living residents
South GA Show choir spreads holiday cheer to assisted living residents
COFFEE COUNTY Ga WALB - For many seniors living in nursing homes the holidays can be a qui... More

12/14/2025

This Day in History: December 12, 1974, Carter announces presidential campaign
This Day in History: December 12, 1974, Carter announces presidential campaign
PLAINS Ga WALB - On December 12 1974 Jimmy Carter announced his candidacy for presidentCar... More

12/13/2025

Family calls for safety improvements after man airlifted after being hit by car in Sylvester
Family calls for safety improvements after man airlifted after being hit by car in Sylvester
SYLVESTER Ga WALB -A 47-year-old man was airlifted to a Macon hospital Thursday evening af... More

12/13/2025

From hospital bed to healing others: ASU employee turns his pain into a lifeline for students
From hospital bed to healing others: ASU employee turns his pain into a lifeline for students
ALBANY Ga WALB - An Albany State University employee is using his personal mental health e... More

12/13/2025

City of Valdosta 2025–2026 Holiday Operating Schedule
City of Valdosta 2025–2026 Holiday Operating Schedule
WALB is working to produce a video for this story In the meantime we encourage you to watc... More

12/13/2025

Woman critically injured after acid attack at Whitaker St. and W Waldburg St.
Woman critically injured after acid attack at Whitaker St. and W Waldburg St.
SAVANNAH Ga WTOC - A woman was critically injured and taken to a burn center after an aggr... More

12/13/2025

South Georgia communities to receive millions as Sen. Warnock secures $300M in Helene recovery funds
South Georgia communities to receive millions as Sen. Warnock secures $300M in Helene recovery funds
South Georgia communities to receive millions as Sen Warnock secures 300M in Helene recove... More

12/12/2025

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide
SAN FRANCISCO AP The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker Op... More

12/12/2025

Pedestrian hit by a car in Sylvester Ga.
Pedestrian hit by a car in Sylvester Ga.
SYLVESTER Ga WALB - A 47-year-old male was hit by a car in the City of Sylvester at approx... More

12/12/2025

Shooting in Douglas under investigation
Shooting in Douglas under investigation
DOUGLAS Ga WALB - According to the Douglas Police Department on Dec 11 at around 536 pm th... More

12/12/2025

State files response to emergency motion that halted Susan Embert’s third trial
State files response to emergency motion that halted Susan Embert’s third trial
ALBANY Ga WALB - The Dougherty County District Attorneys Office has responded to an emerge... More

12/12/2025

Allegations from inside a nursing home that may be serving your loved ones
Allegations from inside a nursing home that may be serving your loved ones
ALBANY Ga WALB - An inspection at PruittHealth Palmyra uncovered a series of situations th... More

12/12/2025

‘It humbles you’: Volunteers step in to help kids facing hard times
‘It humbles you’: Volunteers step in to help kids facing hard times
WORTH COUNTY Ga WALB - A Worth County holiday tradition is continuing to grow thanks to lo... More

12/12/2025

Southwest Georgia farmers eligible for $12B relief; report acreage by Dec. 19
Southwest Georgia farmers eligible for $12B relief; report acreage by Dec. 19
SOUTHWEST Ga WALB - Southwest Georgia farmers can tap into a 12 billion federal relief pro... More

12/12/2025

Baby bath seats recalled due to risk of injury or death to children from drowning
Baby bath seats recalled due to risk of injury or death to children from drowning
UNITED STATES WALB - According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on ... More

12/12/2025

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